On 9/11/2011 2:20 AM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:02:05 -1000, dsi1
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> We call them Okinawan sweet potatoes here. You can sometimes get them on
>> some Hawaiian plate lunches and that's always a treat. Most of the time,
>> they are sliced and deep fried in a batter and served tempura style but
>> people also make pies. It's a pretty whacky potato for most folks.
>
> That might explain why the sweet potato chips at the Fresh Market were
> purple.
>
> I thought they treated them with something. Maybe they are just
> Okinawan Sweet potatoes. [Either way- I only got them once-- all
> those vacuum fried things taste the same to me-- and it isn't a flavor
> I crave.]
>
> Jim

They also make chips out of taro which is white with purple streaks.
When the taro is processed into poi, it's purple. I agree, most chips
pretty much tastes the same. I kinda like taro chips although they tend
to to taste like stale potato chips. Mostly, chips are just an excuse to
get some fat and salt into our bodies. :-)